bookbashuk Chapter 148: The Unexpected
Chapter 148: The Unexpected
However, as the Queen of the Kingdom of Kerrigan, Sarah Kerrigan would not avoid what she must face. Steadying herself, she asked, “So, Teacher, you didn’t come here just to see me, did you?”
Morgan was pleased with her composure. After all, she was his student, and her performance brought him a sense of pride.
“Of course not. While I did want to see Your Majesty, I also have a proposal for cooperation to discuss.”
The Queen furrowed her brow. “And, Teacher, in what capacity are you proposing this cooperation? As Morgan, or as a representative of the one behind you?”
Morgan smiled faintly. “Your Majesty sees clearly. I am here as a representative of my God.”
“Then please, speak plainly. I’m curious—what sort of cooperation could a legendary god propose to a mere mortal like me?”
“After my rebirth, I learned that my fall was no accident. Moreover, it pushed the two nations to the brink of war. Therefore, I petitioned my God to aid the Kingdom of Kerrigan in annexing the Kingdom of Merrican and establishing a unified Ratfolk empire.”
Queen Kerrigan hadn’t anticipated such an ambitious proposal. While unifying the Ratfolk had been the dream of her and her ancestors, the scale of the offer was almost overwhelming—too good to be true.
She didn’t doubt Morgan’s capabilities. The demonstration outside had been proof enough. If even the most secure location in her kingdom could be infiltrated so thoroughly, other places might as well have no defenses at all.
“And what would I need to offer in return?” she asked.
“It’s quite simple. After unifying the Ratfolk, we need Your Majesty to allocate additional personnel and resources to continue advancing the lunar exploration project. Additionally, we ask for permission to spread faith among the re
The cause of death was universally attributed to acute cardiac conditions, but the sheer volume of fatalities—numbering in the tens of thousands over just a few days—made it clear this was no coincidence.
Investigations yielded no leads. Even isolating potential targets under tight security failed to prevent the deaths.
The chaos was caused by a minuscule creature known as the Anti-Ratfolk Poison Stinger Bug. Barely 1 millimeter long and nearly invisible to the naked eye, it resembled a spider with eight adhesive, hook-tipped legs for climbing any surface.
The bug’s abdomen was almost entirely filled with a venom sac containing a Ratfolk-specific toxin. A mere drop of this venom paralyzed the Ratfolk nervous system, halting the heart as the brain mistakenly concluded the body was dead.
The bug’s stinger was a curled appendage that extended to 1 centimeter—ten times its body length—when deployed. The design was adapted from the Chameleon Bug.
The bug infiltrated the targets’ environment with ease, exploiting even the tiniest gaps. Once in position, it would inject venom through the root cavity of a coarse hair, administering the toxin over several minutes. This process usually occurred during the victim’s sleep.
The venom contained anti-inflammatory agents to prevent redness or swelling at the injection site, leaving virtually no trace.
Originally devised by Luo Wen as a defensive measure, a single small flying insect could carry and deploy hundreds of these venomous bugs. With ten brood queens producing poison stinger bugs daily, an entire Ratfolk civilization could be eradicated.
This was merely a test of their capabilities.
As panic spread and the Merrican Kingdom descended into chaos, even the military stationed at the Kerrigan border was not spared. High-ranking officers succumbed in their sleep, dismantling the army’s chain of command.
The Kingdom of Kerrigan was stunned by the neighboring kingdom’s turmoil. Many feared the “accident” might spread to their own country. However, a few days later, Queen Kerrigan personally issued orders for an offensive, sending the command to her frontline troops.